Apple launches free case website, iPhone app

Apple's free iPhone 4 bumper/case program has just gone live on the web... and in an app. (Insert app for that joke here if you really, really have to).

If you haven't bought a bumper already:

Download the iPhone 4 Case Program app from the App Store.
2 Launch the app on your iPhone 4 and sign in using your iTunes Store account or Apple ID.

Select your Bumper or case.

For iPhone 4 purchases made before July 23, 2010, you must apply no later than August 22, 2010; otherwise, you must apply within 30 days of your iPhone 4 purchase. To qualify for this program, you must purchase your iPhone 4 by September 30, 2010.

There's also information on how to get a refund for those who did purchase a bumper already from Apple or AT&T.

Have you gotten your refund yet? Or are you getting a free case? Let us know which one in comments!

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Apple launches free case website, iPhone app

Interesting enough, if you try that from the Canadian iTunes store it doesn't work ("The item you were looking for cannot be found"). That doesn't surprise me, however, as I suspect they'll probably just give you your case when you get the phone from the store starting next week.

I noticed the small print under the info on downloading the case app. So prior to downloading, I followed the link for people who had purchased a Bumper from Apple...and discovered they had already credited my credit card with the full price of the Bumper. Sweet!

I'm disappointed by the lack of color. The only visual interesting case is the Speck Fitted Case. I don't expect colored cases from the other case makers but I expected Apple to offer all Bumper colors.

I was hoping that they would offer the bumpers in different colors like orange, but they are only offering black right now. However, the bigger problem comes in when the colored bumpers are not offered in the new case app and not available in the applestore.com anymore since the case race went into effect. HOW DO I GET AN ORANGE BUMPER? Are they still selling them at actual apple stores?

I'm not happy. I am deployed in the military and may or may not be back in August sometime. I cant download a damn app right now but I have internet. Oh wait! Apple makes you download some dumb app that will be used once and then deleted. Damn I am mad at Apple right now!!

If you bought a bumper with cash money apple will give you your money back. Lucky enough I downloaded the app, selected an additional free bumper and will be going to get my money back from apple. All in all a win win situation :)

iPhone 4 Case Program.
Also I read the info on their site. The refunds are automatic, not bad and the case is free, pretty cool. I have that just got my new MBP and 24" LED display and this is my first iPhone (despite AT&T) I was not disappointed in the itself, but Apple needs to start putting function over form. These are phones looking pretty is nice but seriously they need to work right out of the box (with instructions too).

I received an email from Apple telling me that my case was being refunded. I haven't seen any change in my bank statement however. Do I NEED the app in order to ensure I receive my refund, or just be patient and let Apple take care of their customers like they always do?

Also, the black bumper I have is nice, but don't like the fact that non Apple accessories aren't compatible/usable with this bumper. I have also ordered a Vapor 4 in yellow with the Carbon-finer back. Should ship next week. Can't wait til it comes in!!

Today is the first day they released this app, so be patient if you keep getting the "unable to process request" error. I'm sure their servers are getting hammered as hard or harder than the day the iPhone 4 went on pre-order. It may take some time to get your request to go through.

I purchased a Speck Case from the AT&T store and have a receipt for $34.95.
Am I eligible for a refund and how do I apply. The Apple website has a rebate form only for Apple Bumpers.
"If you bought from an AT&T Store. We’ll reimburse you for the purchase price of your iPhone 4 Bumper. Just fill out this rebate coupon and mail it to us by September 30, 2010. We’ll send your rebate as soon as we process your claim."

I got the email notification letting me know that I would be refunded for the bumper I bought on launch day. And so I decided to try for the free case also. And it all went through on the app. I'll believe it when I see the shipment notification but so far it worked. Give it a try if you got a refund for your bumper

Okay, so now it is 9:15. I was able to log in 4 times in a row with my dads unactivated iphone 4 (I set it to airplane mode so it would not sit in "waiting for activation" mode). I got a bumper ordered. I try to log into the app with my iPhone 4, and I still get the "cannot process your request at this time" error.
this is weird

So any idea why there is no color other than black/smoke/clear available in any of these cases? To discourage color-inclined people from using the program? If I want a colored bumper, can I just walk into an Apple store and get it there + then refund it?

I just love what you're doing with your site. I initially found it a little bit back on bing and am grateful that I clicked on your link! There's some really great, helpful information about the different Android phones and Android apps here.
This is such an exciting time (assuming you're an Android-geek like myself) to own one of these great phones. I've changed my lifestyle dramatically since I got my . A bunch less TV and a lot more monkeying around with my phone. I don't even feel too bad because some of the amazing Android apps out there are helping me with my everyday life... Well, that's my excuse anyways!

Your site is one of my favs currently. I get to it right around 7:15am- about half hour into my workday- a perfect time for a break, haha. Anyways, just wanted to say hi and thanks- keep up the good work.

Hi, i logged on and off a few times cos i couldnt make up my mine. 30 mins later then I enter my password, to log on to get a case, it's won't let me in and says incorrect password or apple Id.
Please help!

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